Women's Grey Genuine Leather Belt with Grey Pin Buckle 3.4 cm

This grey belt comes in two lengths, 105 cm and 115 cm, and both are 3.4 cm wide. That is a width that sits neatly through the loops of a pair of jeans and still looks right at the waist of a dress, without ever feeling bulky.

Choosing between the two is simple if you use the right measurement. The length shown is taken from the end of the strap, leaving out the buckle, up to the middle hole. So grab a belt that already fits you well, measure from the buckle to the hole you actually use, and pick whichever of the two sizes is closest.

The belt is made of genuine leather, 4 mm thick, which gives it a solid, reassuring feel in the hand and around the waist. It is a Leonardo Verrelli design, made for the kind of daily wear that a belt really gets.

Fastening is the classic way, with a grey pin buckle that slips into a row of holes. The buckle matches the strap, so the whole belt reads as one calm, uniform piece rather than a strap with a shiny add-on.

Grey is a quiet colour and that is its strength. It sits comfortably beside denim, black, navy, white and most of what else is hanging in your wardrobe, so you are not obliged to plan an outfit around it. It simply adds a tidy finishing touch.

Leather likes a little attention. A few times a year, rub in some leather balm, then leave the belt to dry in the open air. Do that and it will keep its good looks for a long time. It also wraps up nicely as a gift, though you may well decide to keep it for yourself.